Dear DFLers,
Every child deserves a quality education, and strong funding is critical to making that a reality. Yet, school districts across Minnesota are currently facing serious budget deficits. Hundreds of teachers are at risk of losing their jobs-harming our schools and jeopardizing our children’s education.
That is why Governor Mark Dayton and DFLers in the State Legislature have proposed one-time Emergency School Aid that would boost per-pupil state investments in K-12 education by two percent in the coming school year, increasing funding for every school district in Minnesota. But they need your help. Republicans are refusing to support it. Celebrate this Teacher Appreciation Day by calling on your state legislators to support this critical education funding.
Find your representatives’ contact information here. Call them and tell them:
- Every child in Minnesota deserves a quality education.
- It is your responsibility to ensure our schools receive the resources they need to educate our students.
- Yet, school districts across Minnesota are facing serious budget deficits. If no action is taken, hundreds of teachers will lose their jobs and our children’s education will be in jeopardy.
- Do the right thing, and support DFL efforts to pass one-time Emergency School Aid. Students across Minnesota are counting on you.
Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Ken Martin, DFL Chairman